Today, a friend came over at a moments notice to be here in case noah woke up while i picked up billy from school. Later, while i was out on a walk, that same friend felt comfortable enough to come into my house, open my fridge, and leave me some AWESOME guacamole and chips. She reminds me of the friends i miss so dearly from back home. Thanks, rachel.
Another friend let me and the boys take over her house right after dinner time today (and during daddy time at that!) when we happened by during our walk. No notice. Just "c'mon in." She has stolen billy away so i could get things done around the house, helped me clean my backyard, and even offered to help clean the house b/c she "loves to clean." And no, it wasn't because my house was so awfully dirty. At least if it was she never made me feel like it. Thanks, Deborah.
Another friend stopped by earlier this week just to chat because she knew i needed it. We tried to get together several times over the course of a few weeks, and it never seemed to work out. But she kept trying. She didn't have to do that. She wasn't the one who needed to talk. She, too, has taken my boys on many occasions to give me a much-needed break. And she has played an integral role in my growing relationship with God. Thanks, Brittany.
My neighbor has taken the baby monitor COUNTLESS times so i can leave the house while noah naps. On one occasion she ended up having to take care of noah for MUCH longer than I ever would have anticipated. She didn't complain. She loving took care of him (and fed him) and offered to do it again "any time." Thanks, Alyssa.
Another friend, she stepped in like a sister to help out with noah's birthday party. AND made some of the tastiest cupcakes i have ever eaten! Seriously, they were perfect. She's always offering to take care of the boys...I just have so many offers that i haven't been able to take her up on it! And she is always down for a drink and/or crafting! Thanks, Jamie.
Another friend took some INCREDIBLE pictures of my family for me. Though she probably doesn't know it, and I hope she doesn't take this as an insult, she helped me realize I don't have to be the perfect mom in order to be the best mom for my kids. She is an inspiration. Thanks, Danielle.
Another friend is so special to me and my boys that billy randomly asked to go visit her today. I asked him if he wanted to go say hi to his buddy luke, and he said "go say hi christine?" I guess it had been too long since he last saw her :o) She brought us sandwiches the day we moved in, helped me decorate my house, ran errands with me and the boys countless times, helped me figure out this gluten-free lifestyle, and let me talk her ear off on many occasions. She's just incredible. Thanks, Christine.
And then there are the ladies who i have only had the chance to interact with a few times. The women I have met at this base, as a whole, are so openhearted, kind and generous. It's like nothing I have ever experienced.
Thinking about the possibility of leaving them, even if it's not until after july because kyle got T-1's and we stay here until graduation, is rough. Really rough.
2 comments:
hence why i started crying tonight when i thought of you leaving in a month. love you so much
Ack, I got a knot in my stomach reading this. Track select is going to be SUCH a crazy day..
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